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Finance Business Director, Central Portfolios

South Eastern Suburbs Melbourne Permanent View Job Description
Monash University are searching for a Finance Business Director - Central Portfolios, to act as a trusted financial advisor to the University's executive leadership team on complex strategic matters.
  • Finance leadership role
  • Flexible working offered

About Our Client

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging and purpose - a place where great things happen. Here, your ambition drives change. Whether it's world-class research, global education, or enterprise that addresses the grand challenges of our time - Climate Change, Thriving Communities, and Geopolitical Security - Monash is where impact begins.

Join an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and capability. Be part of a team that's inclusive, diverse, and driven to make a difference.

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic, driven and collaborative Finance Business Director - Central Portfolios to join the Financial Resources Management (FiRM) team within the Chief Financial Officer and Office of the Senior Vice-President Finance.

This is a senior leadership role with a significant influence on the financial and strategic direction of the University's central portfolios. You will provide expert financial advice, lead high-impact initiatives, and guide key decisions that shape Monash's future.You'll lead a team of finance professionals delivering high-level financial services across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, reporting, modelling and strategic analysis - supporting central portfolios that manage more than $1 billion in funding.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a trusted financial advisor to the University's executive leadership and stakeholders on complex strategic matters.
  • Drive financial excellence through expert guidance, analysis, planning, and modelling to ensure the University remains agile, competitive and financially sustainable.
  • Lead the annual delivery and development of the University's central budget and financial frameworks.
  • Build a culture of accountability and high performance through continuous review and innovation in financial practices.
  • Oversee and develop a talented team of 14 finance professionals, fostering excellence in client service and strategic partnering.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal background: Candidates should have a background in budgeting and planning in large organisations and can demonstrate advanced business partnering experience with senior stakeholders. They will have proven leadership credentials having managed large and diverse team, and oversight of complex group level, consolidated budgeting.

Technical skills: Candidates are required to be Degree qualified in Accounting / Finance, plus professional CA/CPA qualifications. You will be required to support a wide variety of portfolios with their financial forecasting and budgeting, able to understand different business and funding models, whilst also managing external factors. Outstanding analytical, strategic and conceptual skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights.

Behavioural attributes: Candidates will have demonstrated leadership experience and a proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and diverse stakeholders across industries. They should also embody the values of Monash finance team; collaboration, curiosity, engagement and capability.

What's on Offer

At Monash, you'll be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and purpose-driven environment. You'll work alongside passionate professionals committed to making a difference. We offer opportunities for growth, development, and the chance to contribute to initiatives that shape the future.

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking - a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise.

That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash. Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Contact
Huwy Jones
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6729314

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Location
South Eastern Suburbs Melbourne
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Huwy Jones
Job reference
JN-042025-6729314
Huwy Jones
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Based in Melbourne, Huwy has over 17 years of recruitment experience after starting his career in Accounting, working for multinational organisation in the UK, France and Australia.

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